as in question
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
though she phrased it as an interrogative, it was clear that the utterance was more of a command
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Recent Examples of interrogative
James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2019
But Zuckerberg didn’t reply to any hallway interrogatives.
—Chad Pergram, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
Owing either to marketing efforts or issues that can only be determined in a therapy session, the signature hits of the Canadian child star’s adult career have boasted choruses as interrogatives.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2017
Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
The series takes an interrogative approach to its source material, framing Rice’s iconic goth novel and its 1994 film adaptation as the previous version of its story, one in which the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) lies and deceives his interviewer, Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 May 2024
Audit your schedule with this interrogative prompt.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Her interrogative installations use collage, painting and light to create off kilter realities laced with social commentary.
—Briana Miller, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
Other interrogative terms typically solicit specific information.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 17 Aug. 2022
These law enforcement officers had been trained in all the interrogative techniques that are utilized to elicit a confession.
—Eric Fleischauer The Decatur Daily, al, 2 Dec. 2022
Here are nine animating, searching, and interrogative titles with which to start.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 26 June 2022
But Smaker is on a different mission in her searing film, the very existence of which often feels like a miracle and an interrogative act of defiance.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022
Noun
How about: to the huge, throbbing interrogative that is America at the end of 2019.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2019
But Zuckerberg didn’t reply to any hallway interrogatives.
—Chad Pergram, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
Owing either to marketing efforts or issues that can only be determined in a therapy session, the signature hits of the Canadian child star’s adult career have boasted choruses as interrogatives.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2017
Adjective
The statues felt interrogative, like something or someone was already disappointed in me.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
The series takes an interrogative approach to its source material, framing Rice’s iconic goth novel and its 1994 film adaptation as the previous version of its story, one in which the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) lies and deceives his interviewer, Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 May 2024
Audit your schedule with this interrogative prompt.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Her interrogative installations use collage, painting and light to create off kilter realities laced with social commentary.
—Briana Miller, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
Other interrogative terms typically solicit specific information.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 17 Aug. 2022
These law enforcement officers had been trained in all the interrogative techniques that are utilized to elicit a confession.
—Eric Fleischauer The Decatur Daily, al, 2 Dec. 2022
Here are nine animating, searching, and interrogative titles with which to start.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 26 June 2022
But Smaker is on a different mission in her searing film, the very existence of which often feels like a miracle and an interrogative act of defiance.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogative
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their lead appears cemented and unassailable, but the major question surrounds the formation of a stable government.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Game 1 peaked with 17.8 million viewers at around the same time Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the quizzical decision to send in long-dormant starter Nestor Cortes to face Shohei Ohtani with one out in the bottom of the 10th.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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With his guitar held high and against his chest, his eyebrows cocked in that way that could be quizzical or menacing depending upon the setting, Matthews unleashed his quirky vocals.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Heavy security is intrusive and requires CEOs to constantly adjust arrangements with their security details, experts said.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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If all else fails, GLP-1 medications, known for their effectiveness in weight management, also work to suppress food noise by reducing cravings and intrusive food thoughts, creating a more mindful approach to food.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Interrogative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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